~ 1864 - 1922
Nellie Bly was an American journalist and pioneering investigative reporter born on May 5, 1864. She is best known for her groundbreaking undercover work, including her 1887 exposé on the treatment of patients in a mental institution, and for her record-setting trip around the world in 72 days, which was inspired by Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in Eighty Days." Bly's work helped to advance the field of journalism and raise awareness of social issues.